Intelli-Tork Brochure

ntelli
Wireless Screw Pier
Torque Monitoring System
e
y
hnolog apabilities
c
e
T
s
s
Wirele Monitoring C
t
r
A
e
h
rque
e of t
• Stat Accurate To toring
ly
ni
• High & Depth Mo
e
• Angl
ftwar
o
gn
S
i
s
y
e
t
r
D
Pa
d
Rugge ted to Third
y
l
e
m
r
• Extre an Be Expo
C
• Data
720 E 9th St., Lawrence, KS 66044
866.259.1801 • 785. 856.2661
www.pro-dig-usa.com • info@pro-dig-usa.com
intelli-Tork®
Table of Contents
Table of Contents/Introduction.................................................................................. 2-3
Handheld PDA............................................................................................................. 4
Operation of PRO-DIG® Intelli-Tork Analyzer Rotor................................................ 5-11
Locating and Viewing Logged Files........................................................................... 12
Exporting Data Files............................................................................................. 13-14
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 15
Recharging and Batteries.......................................................................................... 15
Installing the Torque Transducer.......................................................................... 16-17
Torque Rotor Calibration........................................................................................... 17
Torque Rotor Range.................................................................................................. 18
Drive Shaft Kelly Bars and Drive Tools...................................................................... 19
Reliability Under Pressure
introduction
The PRO-DIG®, Intelli-Tork is a revolutionary, fully wireless, non-contact torque transducer with
fully potted state-of-the-art electronics. The unit is extremely rugged and ideal for field based
applications. The PRO-DIG® Intelli-Tork system is comprised of three parts: a state-of-the-art
electronic strain gauge system housed in the Intelli-Tork, a wireless military-grade PDA and a
battery charger unit.
The Intelli-Tork measures the torque applied between two flanges and transmits the torque reading
to the PDA for visual display and data logging. This method of measuring the torque applied is
highly accurate (+/- 0.3%). The torque sensor is built into the housing of the Intelli-Tork. The data
is transmitted directly to a handheld military specification PDA or PC Laptop via a 2.4 ghz Wireless
Transmitter, located on the Intelli-Tork. The data is captured by the PDA and recorded as a text file
(TXT). The text file can be viewed on the PDA and downloaded to computer peripheral software
such as Microsoft Excel for further custom analysis.
PRO-DIG® LLC
This document and any information contained therein are confidential and the copyright of PRO-DIG®
LLC. Neither the whole, nor any part, may be disclosed, loaned, copied, or otherwise disseminated for
any purpose whatsoever without express written consent from PRO-DIG® LLC. No liability is accepted
for any loss, damage or injury from any cause whatsoever from the use of this document.
2
www.pro-dig-usa.com
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
3
intelli-Tork®
1.
2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7.
handheld PDA
PDA Wand
CF Card Receiver
Battery Pack
Strap for handling in the field
Display Screen
Opens Start Menu
4-Way Directional Button
2
8. Return to previous
9. Task Manager
10. Return to Start Screen
11. Power Button
12. Context Menu Button
13. Power Port for Charging
14. USB Port
2
1
5
3
operation of the Intelli-Tork monitoring system
4
Powering On the PRO-DIG® Intelli-Tork Hub
LED Status:
9
6
7
10
back
front
13 14
4
www.pro-dig-usa.com
Reliability Under Pressure
Port Bottom
8
11
12
1. Press the red on/off button for at least 2 seconds: a RED solid light will appear when powered on.
2. If the battery state is good, the RED light will stay solid. If the RED light flashes, it indicates that the battery is low and
should be recharged.
3. The battery has an approximate life of 4 weeks, on a full charge.
Powering On the PRO-DIG® Intelli-Tork Handheld PDA
LED Status:
1. Press the on/off power button
on the lower right of the handheld PDA.
2. A green light will appear on the Intelli-Tork flashing above the red light when the PDA and the Intelii-Tork are connected.
The PDA displays and records the data in real time. The software logs the date, time, torque,
angle orientation, pile depth and shaft RPM using unique file names; it also has a resettable
rotation counter. The Intelli-Tork transmitter sends the data to the PDA display. The data can
be downloaded with a USB cable or wireless Blue Tooth connection to a computer for more
detailed analysis.
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
5
intelli-Tork®
Reliability Under Pressure
KEY
1. Touch START on the PDA main screen in the upper left
corner, using the provided stylus.
2. Touch PRO-DIG® C440 Intelli-Tork LOGGER, then the
main display screen will appear.
MAIN Display screen
1. Main display field. (showing communication has not
been established)
2. The ANGLE: Displays angle of insertion of the pile.
3. DEPTH: This box displays the depth of the helical
pile: This display only changes when the down arrow
button is being used to record depth.
4. RPM: Shows the shaft rotations per minute.
5. ROTATIONS: Displays amount of rotations; has a
resettable counter.
6. RESET: This resets the rotations counter back to zero.
7. The FILE NAME: Enter the file name to be logged
).
(using the PDA keyboard
8. The LOG: Displays when logging is taking place. Green
when logging, Red when logging is off.
9. OPEN: This is the port to establish communications
with the Intelli-Tork.
10. EXIT: this will close the program
11. The SERIAL NUMBER: It displays the Intelli-Tork
serial number when the PDA and the Intelli-Tork are
communicating.
12. SIGNAL: Shows the signal strength that is being
communicated between the PDA and the Intelli-Tork.
13. BATTERY VOLTAGE: This displays the Intelli-Tork
battery voltage (not the PDA battery).
setup screen
14. SETUP: The port to enter setup screen options
• This shows the selected logging period intervals. The
default is 1 second. Select to change to your desired
timing.
• Set Current Value: Displays the raw offset value if the
ZERO button has been selected.
• the ANGLE SENSOR: You can check the box to display
the angle from the Intelli-Tork.
• KEYBOARD
: Tap to bring the PDA keyboard
selector up for entering data.
• RETURN: This returns back to the main Intelli-Tork
display screen.
6
www.pro-dig-usa.com
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
7
intelli-Tork®
PDA and HUB are in use
There should now be a green Logging
button. Select OPEN now to show the data
being recorded.
Ensure the PDA and hub are connected,
indicated by the green light on the hub.
When selecting to create a NEW FILE
NAME, highlight the Current File Name text
with the stylus.
1. Select the keyboard icon
at the
bottom of the screen.
2. Type in your unique file name.
Create and log to file Name
3. When finished, select the keyboard icon
to close.
4. The unique file name should be displayed
now in the Test Name area.
Select Log Off, it will turn green and bring
up an option screen to select one of the
following:
• Select Existing File Name: Select a file
already created to continue logging
data to, such as if you added an
extension to a pile.
• Default File Name: Selects existing
test file name.
• Enter New File Name
8
www.pro-dig-usa.com
Reliability Under Pressure
Then select the Start Logging green box to
commence logging.
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
9
intelli-Tork®
You can record the depth in 1 foot increments
by “tapping” the stylus into the yellow depth
box to ensure that the cursor is flashing prior
to logging the depth.
Reliability Under Pressure
When you are done driving the pile or a pile
section is fully inserted and you wish to add
an extension, you will select the logging
button to stop logging and it should indicate
or read LOG OFF in a red background.
When you are ready to start logging a new
pile, create a new file name. The options will
be displayed again.
• Select Existing File Name
• Default File Name
• Enter New File Name
Use the down arrow button on the PDA to
record the depth as the pile is inserted into
the ground in 1 foot increments.
10
www.pro-dig-usa.com
When logging is completed, EXIT the
session.
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
11
intelli-Tork®
Locating the logged files
To now view logged files, go to START and
then FILE EXPLORER. All files are located
in ‘My Documents/C440 logs’ on the PDA.
Reliability Under Pressure
Exporting to Third Party
Software
1. When you wish to export the data to third-party
software, you will need to “Sync” the hand-held PDA
device to your computer for the first-time use. Please
follow the PDA manufacturer’s guide that you received
with your PDA.
2. Connect the PDA to the computer with the supplied
USB Cable or by wireless Blue Tooth connection. Once
the cable is connected, the computer will indicate
the process of synchronizing. After a few seconds,
the synchronization process will complete, and the
computer will indicate that the devices are connected.
There you will be able to locate the unique
file names that were created.
3. Once the devices are connected, using your computer
mouse, click the “My Computer” icon. The computer
screen will list all attached devices and will include the
PDA listed as “Mobile Device.”
1
4. Double-click on the “Mobile Device” icon, all logged
files will be listed. You can amend the name of these
files, if so desired, at any time.
5. Select the file you wish to download, and then store it
in a location on your computer.
6. Open the Microsoft Excel software on your PC, and click
on the “FILE” tab.
2
3
By selecting the file name you wish to review,
you can display the content as a simple text
file.
12
www.pro-dig-usa.com
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
13
intelli-Tork®
Exporting to Third Party
Software
7. Click on the “Import” tab (highlighted in blue).
8. Then select the file from your directory that you
saved. (4).
9. The “Text Import Wizard” will appear. Follow the wizard
instructions on how you wish the data to appear.
10. After completing the text import wizard, your data
will display in your Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The
displayed data can be manipulated and graphed to
suit your individual preferences.
4
Reliability Under Pressure
trouble shooting
1. In the figure to the right it shows that the PDA has
‘lost’ communication with the hub, there could be
several reason:
a. You are out of range with the hub.
b. Power has been interrupted to the hub (turned off)
c. Batteries are dead in the hub
d. Communications have been lost between the PDA
and hub
2. PDA turns off automatically after 2 minutes of idoling.
3. When logging data, make sure you select the Log
Button and the required logging interval under SETUP
4. Batteries will lose charge under severe cold conditions
quicker than normal. DO NOT leave batteries in
extreme ambient temperatures overnight for example.
5. Battery life is approximately 4 weeks
6. When securing the cover plate to the battery housing
ensure that the four No. screws are affixed correctly.
AVOID over tightening.
Recharging the torque hub
5
Calibration
The Intelli-Tork has been precision-factory
calibrated and tested. In order to maintain
an accurate and reliable reading, periodic
calibration and certification is essential. THE
INTELLI-TORK NEEDS TO BE RETURNED
TO OUR CALIBRATION DEPARTMENT
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. (For further
information, please contact a member of our
engineering dept.)
6
14
www.pro-dig-usa.com
NIMH rechargeable alkaline batteries
power the PRO-DIG Intelli-Tork. (A models,
2 size “C”; B models, 4 size “C”; C models,
5 size “A”) Simply remove the cover on
the Intelli-Tork to charge or replace the
batteries. Attaching the charger pack to a
110V/AC power source and interfacing to
the battery pack connector will recharge the
batteries. Additional battery packs can also
be purchased from PRO-DIG.
access to
battery pack
and charging
cables
j
It is also permitted to use standard alkaline
non-rechargeable batteries; however, please
do not attempt to recharge standard batteries
using the battery charger.
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
15
intelli-Tork®
installing the torque hub
1. The Intelli-Tork should be installed between the flange
faces of the shaft adaptor and the pile drive tool.
Please ensure that the fastening bolts are rated to at
least grade 8, and torque the bolts to the appropriate
manufacturer’s guidelines. The total assembly is now
ready to be attached to the drive motor.
Reliability Under Pressure
installing the torque hub (cont)
2. Attach the shaft adaptor to the shaft of the drive motor.
Screw Piles can then be attached to the pile drive tool.
a. Pile Drive Tool
a.
b. Shaft Adaptor
c. Drive tool and Kelly Bar secured to the Torque
Hub.
3. The unit is now ready to operate.
To power off the Intelli-Tork, hold down the red button for
5 to 10 seconds.
b.
c.
16
www.pro-dig-usa.com
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
17
intelli-Tork®
Reliability Under Pressure
drive shaft Kelly Bars* and Drive Tools
torque rotor Standard range
6 No. 1/2” thru on a
5-1/4” PCD flange*
12 No. 5/8” thru on a
7-5/8” PCD flange*
H200 Intelli-Tork B
10,000 Ft-Lbs
H300 Intelli-Tork B
25,000 Ft-Lbs
12 No. 5/8” thru on a
8-5/8” PCD flange*
S400 Intelli-Tork BS600 Intelli-Tork A
60,000 Ft-Lbs
200,000 Ft.-Lbs
18
www.pro-dig-usa.com
12 No. 5/8” thru on a
7-5/8” PCD flange*
Custom Torque and flange configurations upon
request of call us at 866.259.1801
6 No. 1/2” thru on a
5-1/4” PCD flange
6 No. 1/2” thru on a
5-1/4” PCD flange
6 No. 1/2” thru on a
5-1/4” PCD flange
12 No. 5/8” thru on a
7-5/8” PCD flange
12 No. 5/8” thru on a
7-5/8” PCD flange
785.856.2661 • 866.259.1801
19
720 E 9th St., Lawrence, KS 66044
866.259.1801 • 785. 856.2661
www.pro-dig-usa.com • info@pro-dig-usa.com